For most of us, holidays give us the opportunity for a break from the daily grind and a moment to foster positive attitudes, depending on how long a given holiday lasts. The social, psychological, ...

It draws heavily on the early Church Fathers—figures shared by both Catholic and Orthodox traditions. While it doesn’t directly address papal authority, it does quote Paul VI, Benedict XVI ...

Christians from around the world prayed for Pope Francis at a solemn Mass on Wednesday at Jerusalem's centuries-old Church of ...

The Eastern Orthodox Church honors Saint George and refers to him as a “Great Martyr.” The traditional legends have offered a ...

In a deeply moving reflection, Patriarch John X and Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II described the case as "a fundamental matter ...

Pope Francis — the first pontiff from the Americas, who clashed with traditional Catholics but was hailed as a reformer by progressives — died on Monday, a day after Easter, at age 88. The pope had ...

Greek Orthodox Patriarch John X of Antioch described Pope Francis as a bearer of a lofty Christian mission, noting that his ...

Members of Gaza's tiny Christian community said they were "heartbroken" on Monday at the death of Pope Francis, who ...

Here are some important dates in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis in 2013 and died on Monday.

VATICAN CITY — Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, 1936: ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Here are key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday. Dec ...

Church leaders and the Christian community across Kerala mourned the passing of Pope Francis, remembering him for his ...